Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 540
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 540
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, Malaysia Airlines and KLM. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 17m and costs around RM 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 145 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 121 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 51 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, Malaysia Airlines and KLM. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 17m and costs around RM 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 145 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 121 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 51 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,289 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,434 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,814 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,063 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 528 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 870 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 217 to RM 1,029 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.39 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 112.65 and RM 150.20. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.39 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 112.65 and RM 150.20. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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